Jim Hogg County, Texas

Survey Area TX247• Texas

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B (moderate infiltration). The most common soil order is Alfisols — moderately leached forest soils with a clay-enriched subsoil. This report summarizes the major soil map units across the survey area to help you understand what to expect when buying, building, or gardening in Jim Hogg County, Texas. Search your address to find the exact soil composition, drainage, and series details at your specific location.

Soil Map Unit	Acres	Drainage	Hydro Group	Dwellings	Septic
Nueces-Sarita association, 0 to 3 percent slopes	232K	Moderately well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Delmita and Bruni soils, 0 to 3 percent slopes	126K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Delmita fine sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes	109K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Falfurrias fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes	56K	Somewhat excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Brennan fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	46K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Comitas loamy fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes	42K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Not limited
Copita fine sandy loam, warm, 0 to 3 percent slopes	37K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Cuevitas-Randado complex, 0 to 3 percent slopes	26K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Randado-Delmita complex, 0 to 3 percent slopes	13K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Tela sandy clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, occasionally flooded	11K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Hebbronville loamy fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes	8K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Not limited
Dune land	6K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Delfina loamy fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	6K	Moderately well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Zapata soils, gently sloping	5K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Garceno soils	3K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Somewhat limited
Oil-waste land	486	Well drained	D	Not limited	Very limited
Pits, caliche	110		D	Not rated	Not rated
Water	66		D	Not rated	Not rated
Pits, gravel	4		D	Not rated	Not rated

Soil Orders in This Area

The USDA classifies every soil into one of 12 soil orders. Here are the dominant orders found in this survey area.

Alfisols

Moderately weathered forest soils with clay-enriched subsoil. Productive for agriculture, generally good for building and septic.

Aridisols

Dry-climate soils with low organic matter. Often have caliche layers that make excavation difficult. Low shrink-swell is good for foundations.

Mollisols

Fertile grassland soils with thick, dark topsoil. Among the best for agriculture, building, and gardening.

Inceptisols

Young but developing soils found in mountains and river terraces. Variable properties — check drainage and bedrock depth.

Entisols

Young soils with little development — found on floodplains, dunes, and steep slopes. Properties vary widely by setting.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 40% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.

Septic Systems

About 54% of soils are rated "very limited" for septic absorption fields. Despite good drainage overall, limitations may stem from shallow bedrock, steep slopes, or seasonal conditions. Engineered or alternative systems are frequently required. Always get a professional perc test before purchasing land that needs septic.

Gardening & Agriculture

Drainage is generally favorable for gardening. Adding compost and mulch will improve fertility and water retention. Test your soil's pH before planting — most vegetables prefer 6.0-7.0.